Those who report severe weather to the National Weather Service are urged to focus on the elements of who, what, where and when….to give forecasters a good picture of where funnel clouds, tornadoes, heavy rain and large hail have occurred.

During this time of flooding, Zapoctny urged people to heed by the often mentioned advice of, “turn around, don’t drown”. She says most flood deaths occur when people are driving at night….and may not be able to see where roads or ditches are located, because of flood water.